Fresh Job Opportunities at PepsiCo

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Commit to plant safety procedures
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements
• Influence and learn from below
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
•  Objectives setting, review and tracking progress against set targets
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and OTIF (on time in full)
• Ensures achievement of the plant objectives within the global measurement standards on QCDM
• Identifies operational challenges and in consultation with Business Leads and CoEs defines long term solutions meant to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness
• Responsible for COSO compliance in the execution of all critical activities. This talks to non deviations to defined controls in terms of site procurement, plant maintenance, quality responsibilities, EHS, human resources practices, and other activities normally expected of the Leader
• Leads the operation in the achievement of sound employee relations by ensuring that:
• Site communication forums receive up to date business information in terms of performance
• R&R sessions are held throughout the year
• Leads the operation in word and actions defining the values of the business
• Action is taken against deviations from expected behaviors
• Leading the people agenda for the site (PPP and development) in partnership with the site HR Manager
• Ensures that the business retains its key talent
• Critical exposure is given to identified talent
• Talent is fairly remunerated
• Ensures delivery on finacial measurements for the site on:
• Labour costs per kilogramme
• Waste reduction
• Raw material losses
• Achievement on cost savings
• Leads and ensures that the site complies and/or meets engineering standards both Pepsico and local legal requirements
• Delivers on agreed targets/plans on SKUs and volume
• Leading site management team
• Compliance with EHS standards
• Leading the site Quality agenda through the appointed personnel

Qualifications

• Provide inspired leadership for the organization.
• Make important policy, planning, and strategy decisions.
• Develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures.
• Support on HR related matters.
• Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.
• Work with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
• Work with the board of directors to determine values and mission, and plan for short and long-term goals.
• Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.
• Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.
• Support worker communication with the management team.

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Responsibilities

• Drive Talent Acquisition for Frontline for the defined business area using a variety of techniques. Ensure compliance with Employment Equity targets, Procedures, Entry requirements, Strategic Workforce Plan and headcount budget (AOP). Custodian of high quality talent for the business.
• Manage a high quality and thorough administrative process for all HR related processes including payroll documentation, take-ons, promotions and separations.
• Support employee capability building  and skills development through identified Learning & Development programmes.
• Manage employee relations within assigned business area. Are involved in the scheduling and management of the monthly Management Union meeting, and regular Employment Equity Forums. Actively manage a constructive union relationship.
• Manage disciplinary matters and grievances within the policy timeframes, decisively and in accordance to Labour Legislation. Prepare and represent cases at the CCMA at conciliation and arbitration level.
• Drive the Pepsico Performance Management Cycle within the assigned business area. Ensure all employees have PDRs with objectives that are regularly and fairly reviewed. Monitor system inputs and compliance.
• Drive the Pepsico Talent Management cycle with the assigned business areas. Talent mapping conducted and key action agreed and monitored.
• Drive the Communication and facilitation of the Employee Wellness Programme Deployment within the assigned area. Helps managers who have identified employees in need of the intervention. Works with the service provider to ensure that the required intervention happens. Help re-integrate employees back to work life.
• Conducts Stay, Exit and OHS Interviews. Results used to draw up action plans that are agreed with line managers and actively monitored.
• Co-develop the site culture and engagement plan with the HR Manager. Actively drive the plan to ensure continuous improvement in employee morale and engagement.
• Monthly reporting completed.
• Prepares for and co-ordinate activities in preparaton for Legal and Governance HR Audits.
• Conducts comparative analysis, trends and reports on Employment Equity statistics, incidents of discipline, union growth, exits and related key matters. Gives insights on site dynamics and ER matters. Provides intelligence on matters outside of the domain of HR but with probable impact on site relationships.
• Co ordinates and executes planned change management activities to support organisational or operational changes and/or Projects

Qualifications

• B Tech or Degree in Social Sciences/HR Management/Business Management
• 5 years year experience in an HR role servicing a business area
• Knowledge and experience with Labour Legislation. Previous experience with disciplinary cases and CCMA preparation and representation at arbitration. Experience with BBBEE principles
• Experience in working with shop stewards
• Proven track record in Recruitment of staff
• Compensation and benefits knowledge
• Coaching skills and experience preferred
• Knowledge of change theory, career pathing, employee motivation theory, leadership principles
• Sound ability to translate HR theory into practice
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong Excel and Power Point skills required
• Strong Influencer
• Assertive
• Succinct and clear communicator
• Ability to listen
• Ability to navigate through complex employee relations matters
• Tactical approach to matters of discipline and grievances
• Observant and astute on cultural matters and nuances
• Strong ethics and integrity
• Attention to detail
• Embrace change readily and adopt a positive mindset

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Overview

The purpose of this job is to drive the productivity program within Agro function across AMESA BUs and build the capabilities of Pepsico’s agronomists & our suppliers/farmers; through

• Identifying areas of opportunity via conducting a costing deep dive to identify opportunities and run ideation sessions with the BUs and
• Lifting and shifting PepsiCo’s Best Practices and Proven productivity techniques between the BUs and from the other sectors with a commitment to deliver $25 million on an annual bases
• Building Agronomists & farmers capabilities across the sector to increase land yield , Carbon reduction, Water usage reduction which are critical to win in Pep+ agenda  …. & impact positively the quality of potatoes, Maize, Wheat, Corn, Peanut during the tilling, sowing, harvesting and during the plantation by monitoring the crops from getting impacted by any disease which has significant impact on the crops’ quality hence drive improvement in our production lines efficiency and win our consumer

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Productivity ideation sessions across the BUs to help identifying and developing a pipeline of Agro productivity initiatives to support AOP and follow up on the implementation.
• Roll-out of PepsiCo Best Practices and Tools for achieving Productivity targets.
• Maximize Lift and Shift opportunity, work closely with the field on developing field-ready tools sets that facilitate reapplication of productivity across several markets.
• Build capability program (AET: Agro Expert Trainer) supported with training materials for Pep agronomists across different levels of maturity (Beginner, intermediate & advanced) which is critical specially for newly Pepsico Merged & acquired markets to establish robust capability on the ground to run day-to day operation.
• Train the farmers with the support of the BUs to show them Agri best practices versus the traditional ones and how to increase their yield, quality which will be benefiting Pep and the farmers.
• Develop the concept of Demo Farms per BU to be leveraged to train our farmers about BPs over and above the training sessions & make Pepsico the choice of farmers through the added value practices and capabilities
• In charge of reporting markets & sector’s KPIs and drive insight report to show Agro operations effectiveness from cost, quality, supply …
• Work closely with Finance team to capture any cost improvement opportunity & work closely with the BUs to identify and mitigate any performance gap or cost impact.

Qualifications

• Preferably master’s degree in agriculture or environmental Sciences or related Biological Sciences

Work Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in agriculture space
• Leveraging agriculture programs and practices to build productivity & capability and drive impact.

Demonstrated skills

• Critical understanding of Agronomy for field and cash crops at field, post-harvest and commercial levels
• High level communication skill
• Key agricultural productivity opportunities and challenges
• Ability to remain tactical and results-oriented in ambiguous, complex and less-structured environments.
• Strong time management skills, ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities and plans.
• Outstanding collaborator with proven communication skills and business orientation
• Highly motivated individual with a passion for working with the field.
• Proven skill in influencing and negotiating to foster alignment and drive follow-through.
• Able to effectively work with people from all walks of life (varying cultures, standards of living, education) and levels of the organization to use influence to drive results.

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Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for the physical receipt of goods inwards and the issue of stock against appropriate requisitions.
• Stock and stores items in good order and keeps the warehouse clean and tidy.
• Records stock movements on Kardex or bin cards or on a computerised system.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

• Matric or Equivalent
• Minimum three years experience

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Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the operation and maintenance of Utilities to reduce the likelihood of a significant disruption of utilities (i.e. HVAC - heating and cooling, electricity, water, compressed air, natural gas, steam generation) provided to the site and assures around-the-clock responsiveness to mechanical failures or emergency situations, remaining available for on-call technical support for emergency responses.
• Support the site’s OEE targets by the provision of 100% site services and utility availability.
• Develop KPIs which demonstrate the correlation between Facilities provision and Utilities effectiveness to Production line performance.
• Coordinates and sometimes directly supervises utility outages and the performance of emergency and routine maintenance on site utilities and facilities.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, manages and review the work of subordinates/contractors responsible for facility and utilities maintenance.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing facility and utilities maintenance services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff and allocate resources accordingly.
• Participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for the performance of employees in the area of responsibility by reviewing work in the field, evaluating the quality of the work performed, and coordinating with Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planner and the Team Leaders to develop management tools to evaluate personnel and trade-related performance.
• Manage the provision of outsourced services (starch/effluent plant operation, Fire Protection services, Garden services, Security services, office cleaning, HVAC etc.) to achieve agreed service/performance levels.
• Leading the site utilities sustainability agenda by way of developing Green teams to drive continuous improvement on utilities usages and performance across the site.
• Ensure that all buildings are safe for the occupants and full fills the needs of functions being carried out in that building. ( Ergonomics and services).
• Ensure that all utilities standby/back-up systems (generators, air compressor, water tanks, fire/diesel pumps, boilers) and facilities - potato cold storage are fully functional.
• Develop and organize preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and utilities equipment.
• Manage construction projects, facilities upgrades, and other special projects as well as assist in the preparation of various contracts, requests for proposals, and reports.
• Train or coordinate training in facility and utilities maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Assist the Engineering Manager in the preparation and administration of the facility and utilities maintenance budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures; prepare cost estimates; submit justifications for equipment; monitor budget expenditures as agreed by Manager.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of facility maintenance; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Manage all non-contract waste handling activities and ensure that all waste disposals is managed in a manner that fulfils PepsiCo’s environmental policies as well as conforming to all the relevant local and national statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Utilities, Facilities and Asset Care experience ideally in a FMCG environment
• Contractor management
• Project management
• Conflict management
• Contracts management
• Continuous improvement tools
• Minimum maWanditric pass in English, Maths and Science
• Diploma or N6 in Engineering Qualification
• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering would be advantageous
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)

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Responsibilities

What are we looking for?

• Accurate, Driver Recon
• CSA Controls
• Admin anchor Grading
• Recon Queries, driver age analysis, short loads, Outstanding invoices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Prioritise and manage tasks to meet deadlines and expectations with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for this role?

• Matric & Certificate in Business Administration, Accountancy
• 2-3 years relevant experience within the office environment
• Computer skills including SAP, MS Office, E Mails, or other systems.

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Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

Were looking for an Accountant I responsible for all or some financial procedures connected with one operating unit including the preparation of accounts, financial planning and budgeting, reporting of budget variances, cost control and cost analysis programmes.

Accountabilities:

• Preparation and processing of month end reporting up to the trial balance stage.
• Take responsibility and arrange monthly stock taking, ensuring that correct procedure are applied.
• Processing of accruals, prepayments and subsequent journals.
• Overseeing and arranging regular (as specified) Fixed Assets Register verification.
• Prepare and submit capex applications.
• Reconciliations including general Ledger and balance Sheet.
• Processing foreign currency Payments (if applicable).
• Managing inter-company transactions (if applicable).
• Supply and compile unit information as part of the preparation of budgeting and forecasting reports.
• Analyse and report on y-o-y and budget variances (MOH) as requested.
• Involvement in the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Overview correct and timely submission of payroll information.
• Facilitate support with IT and IS to unit staff.
• Other ad hoc accounting duties to support the broader team.
• Managing day-to-day transactions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience accounting skills as a minimum accompanied by a tertiary qualification.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines and reporting time tables
• Prioritisation and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to show initiative and be a self-starter
• Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel (vlook ups and pivot tables) and Accounting packages
• Business Degree, with a major in Finance or Accounting

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Responsibilities

• Dismantled machinery or equipment.
• Assembled, installed and aligned equipment and machinery. Moved machinery and equipment.
• Constructed foundation for machines.
• Repair electrical circuitry and components. Test units to evaluate electrical & mechanical operations.
• Set programmable logical circuits (PLC's).
• Add and update SCADA interface with PLC systems (where needed).
• Managing a team.

Qualifications

• Four to five years relevant experience within the manufacturing environment
• Technical Trade or NTC
• Red Seal Electrician Certificate

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Responsibilities

As part of  the Snacks, Food and Beverages business, the successful candidate will be responsible for: 

• Achieving maximum Revenue profitability, volume growth and Channel penetration within a defined Wholesale customer base by effectively selling the company's products.
• Establishing and maintaining contact strategy with internal and external stakeholders.
• Building effective long lasting customer relationships.
• Successfully executing promotional campaigns.
• Improving in stock availability to achieve 95% service levels and support NPD speed to market excellence.
• Implementing  EDGE principles in all stores (Every Day Great Execution).
• Demonstrate an understanding of Make Move Sell 
• Liaising with external merchandising services to achieve the most effective merchandising practices/principles.
• Increase Market share%

Qualifications

• 3 year tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing or Commercial studies.
• The ideal candidate should bring with them strong customer management, networking sales background and significant connections in sales Arena
• Should have extensive FMCG experience, wholesale experience would be an advantage
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong track record of achievement.
• Self-starter who is able to successfully work both independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity, Intelligence, “I can do it” attitude.
• Strong motivation for closing business and meeting sales targets.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Outstanding presentation skills required.
• Experience with direct selling is preferred.
• 5-7 years "current" experience in Sales/Business Development in the enterprise.
• A deep understanding of marketing principles and great negotiation skills.

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Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for the prompt delivery in bulk, or bag to assigned customers and ensure that products are delivered with no driver related defects.
• Fuel consumption at agreed standard.
• Responsible for inspection of tyres, lights, trailer couplings and maintaining of oil and water levels to accepted standards.
• Ensure the truck is maintained in good order, including general cleanliness and condition of bodywork and no issued equipment or spare wheels missing.
• Responsible for reporting of defects/ zero breakdowns, responsible for safety of vehicles and adherence to good driving practices including safety inspection stops.
• Responsible for initial fault finding for vehicle breakdowns, including tyre changes.
• Ensure availability on cell phone.
• Zero speed/Traffic fines.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• Grade 12 (Compulsary)
• Advanced Driver Training Certificate advantageous.
• A valid Code 14 licence with PRDP (Compulsary)
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Long Haul Driver.

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Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• Processing of invoices and general billing functions
• Maintaining and scanning of POD's
• Daily management of SACO (Time and attendance)
• Handling the monthly payroll & submissions
• Daily Check of Drivers shipments
• Handling queries on Invoicing & Credit notes
• General Administration

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

• Matric / Grade 12
• 2-4 years admin experience

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Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• Build and drive ubiquitous availability in Modern Trade and Traditional Trade
• To co-create and execute customer centric solutions for the MT and TT channels and customers which will enable growth acceleration for PepsiCo, winning versus completion and be seen as a trusted advisor by customers as per Advantage Monitor (TAG) priorities.
• To create and enable implementation of toolkits for key strategic priorities, namely Category Visions, EDGE shopper principles, Category Development Fund (CDF), Po1 & Ubiquitous Availability in TT and digitization & automation.
• Overall, the role will enable the elevation of standards from ‘foundational’ to ‘good’ and ultimately to ‘best-in-class’.

Thought Leadership (internal & external)

• Build category growth plans to enable Sales team to sell PepsiCo ideas to customers that will drive joint growth for PepsiCo and customers
• Analyse multiple data sets to provide category insight on drivers of performance of both the overall category and top MT customers, providing benchmarking, strategies and potential tactics to capitalise on mutually beneficial growth opportunities.
• Create customer centric category visions leveraging the DX operating model (Identify, Engage, Convert, Optimize) to gain alignment and support from stakeholders, both internally and externally to enable Category Thought Leadership and long-term partnership
• Support customers on long term strategy reviews with end-to-end connected plans that incorporate shopper insights, category management and shopper marketing suite

Shopper Drivers Insight

• Lead detailed shopper PDT researches which builds a holistic understanding that enables shopper merchandising strategy
• Develop shopper and customer driven channel taxanomy, definitions, features and prioritization
• Developed shopper led clusters utilizing multiple shopper and category data sources
• Develop shopper profiles for all key categories

Category Drivers Analytics

• Lead detailed analysis of category drivers (share of voice, distribution, share of display, price & promo) which builds a holistic understanding of performance drivers
• Provide category assortment analytics and insights to highlight Most Valuable SKUs, Core SKUs, Niche SKUs and Least Valuable SKUs that drive actions with retailers which will w pack type / size introduction, delist and price increase/decrease opportunities which will maximize the market share, revenue and volume.
• Work closely with RM Strategy team with regular price range analysis, define hot price points, monitor category / brand performances within price ranges, highlight bestselling SKUs for each range and identify opportunity areas to gain competitive advantage in market.

Pricing & Promo Insights

• Develop insights on pricing and promo – impact of shoppers, customers, category etc.
• Partner with NRM to implementation of key SA NRM Insight projects (price tiering, etc)
• Support development of category, customer & shopper story for price strategy
• Identify opportunities for PEP and shopper/customer and influence for actions to be taken
• Linking pricing strategy & price tier management with Occasions, Channels, Shopping Mission/Region.
• Provide customer and channel insights to highlight new pack type / size introduction, delist and price increase/decrease opportunities which will maximize the market share, revenue and volume.
• Work closely with NRM Strategy team with regular price range analysis, define hot price points, monitor category / brand performances within price ranges, highlight bestselling SKUs for each range and identify opportunity areas to gain competitive advantage in market.
• Partner with NRM Director and NRM team to develop strategies and play a crucial role to ensure their implementation and tracking
• Represent Shopper Insight team (on behalf of DX) in quarterly NRM councils
• Deliver share of voice analytics. Ensure on-going integration of results with revenue management team to enable fact-based decisions on pricing strategy and potential pricing actions. 
• Build outside in perspective, via understanding external factors and category / competitor promo analysis

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

Tertiary Qualification in a Commercial, Business or Statistical field coupled with previous exposure to FMCG environment (Understanding of the retailer landscape, and instore challenges) and at least 5 years’ experience across data analysis, strategy creation, category management.

Insights leadership:

• Provide data-based, strategic, shopper-centric points of view to inspire deeper shopper understanding within PepsiCO. 
• Communicate the voice of the shopper including attitudes, behaviors, motivations, barriers and triggers.
• Connect the dots to build integrated, inspiring and insightful category growth stories to inform business decisions.
• Offer foresight rather than just insight, helping to shape the future through strategic thought leadership.

Shopper Analytics & Data proficiency: 

• Proficient at analyzing and utilizing sales, panel/shopper, and social media data to understand the performance and health of the business
• Proactively identify business opportunities, help solve current problems and inform solutions

Research acumen:

• Research expertise to develop effective, efficient learning plans and selecting fit for purpose methodologies.
• Interpret and synthesize information across data/analytics platforms, primary and secondary research, trends, social media data, e-commerce and existing learning. 

Strategic consultant:

• Demonstrate holistic thinking, strategic agility and thought leadership with all levels of stakeholders.
• Develop strong collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to proactively identify business challenges and opportunities. 
• Identify foundational and customer-specific knowledge gaps and create and lead a research agenda to deliver actionable insights.

People & Relationship Management:

• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with external agencies.
• Proven ability to manage a matrix organization (cross-functional / cross-border), collaborating and influencing, actively seeking the input of others to gain broad alignment to ideas, communicating direction and influencing decision making to move teams towards a common goal.

Other skills & key behaviours:

• Problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal and influencing skills
• Teamworking skills
• Written and verbal communication skills to take others with and act on asks
• A methodical and logical approach
• The ability to plan work and meet tight deadlines

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Responsibilities
What are we looking for?

• Accurate, Driver Recon
• Achievement of revenue and volume target as per Annual Operating Plan
• Achievement of 100% customer call rate
• Achieve 90% strike rate.
• Maintain 0.5% stales threshold rate.
• Obtain new business as per Annual Operating Plan
• Manage cash and stock.
• Pull, analyse reports to drive continuous improvement on route.
• Support company cost control through efficient driving of vehicle.
• Comply with all functional and non-functional company policies and procedures, e.g., Sales; Health and Safety; etc.
• Housekeeping and maintenance of company assets, e.g., Hand-Held Computers, Vehicle, Uniform, Mobile phone, etc.

Qualifications
What will qualify you for this role?

• 3-year Business / Commercial Tertiary qualification
• 3 years working experience in FMCG environment, with 1 year in a selling role/selling experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating a vehicle.
• Valid Code 10 driver's license
• Valid Public Drivers Permit
• Certified Defensive Driver Certification